Name: Study and Chill
Start: 2024-12-23T14:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-23T19:30:00-08:00
Location: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Study and Chill

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Program Type:

Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness

Age Group:

Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA LAB every...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab

Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness

Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

Stay Sharp with Board Games

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library

Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Feeling forgetful? Preserving your mental abilities as you get older is easier than you might think — and it can even be fun. Stimulating your mind by playing games and learning ne...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

Feeling forgetful? Preserving your mental abilities as you get older is easier than you might think — and it can even be fun. Stimulating your mind by playing games and learning new skills can help keep your brain healthy as you age.

Spanish Storytime

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Program Type:

, En Español, Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: , En Español, Literature

Event Details:

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

Get Crafty!

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) at Central Library

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled craft program where your creativity can shine! We'll make colorful masterpieces using everyday materials and let our imaginations run wild. Bring you...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled craft program where your creativity can shine!

We'll make colorful masterpieces using everyday materials and let our imaginations run wild.

LEGO Power Hour

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Program Type:

Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library. Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library. Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4.

3D Printer, Idea Lab, Design, Laptop, House, White Background

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab at Logan Heights Library

Program Type:

IDEA Labs/Makerspaces

Age Group:

Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software. Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab

Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces

Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Crafty Club (ages 6-12)

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library

Program Type:

Featured

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Event Details:

Join us for a fun afterschool craft class for ages 6-12. Don't forget to nurture your creativity. All supplies are provided.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library

Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Program Type: Featured

Event Details:

Join us for a fun afterschool craft class for ages 6-12.

Don't forget to nurture your creativity.

All supplies are provided.

Math and Reading Buddies

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Description of Event:

Join us each Monday as teens read with kids of all ages or assist them with math. An easy way for children to build reading and math skills and interact with a positive ...

La Jolla/Riford Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford

Description of Event

Join us each Monday as teens read with kids of all ages or assist them with math. An easy way for children to build reading and math skills and interact with a positive teen role model.

SPARK Games

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Join us to play SPARK games with Healthy Advetures Foundation.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Join us to play SPARK games with Healthy Advetures Foundation.

Game On @ the Library

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens 11/9/2024)

Age Group:

All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Come enjoy a night of board games and fun! Feel free to bring beverages, snacks, and your own games.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens 11/9/2024)

Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch

Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Come enjoy a night of board games and fun! Feel free to bring beverages, snacks, and your own games.

Homework Help

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement,

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly, qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Community Engagement,

Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly, qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.

Teen Game Room

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more.

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)

Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more.

Pajama Storytime

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Mountain View/Beckwourth Library

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children’s area for pajama storytime. Have your kids come in their pajamas and enjoy storie...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children’s area for pajama storytime.

Meditation for a Happy Life

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library

Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace. This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings ...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library

Room: Homeschool Resource Center

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace. This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv

Free Ballet Folkorico Classes - El Tesoro Del Folklor

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex

Program Type:

Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented per...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex

Room: Black Box Theatre

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

Family Night Kamishibai Storytime

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts

Age Group:

All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters. Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called ka...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library

Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro

Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters. Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre). A storytell

Kensington-Normal Heights Book Club

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for interesting roundtable discussion of fascinating, fun and thrilling fiction. .

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library

Room: Children's Area - Kensington

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

Join us for interesting roundtable discussion of fascinating, fun and thrilling fiction. .

Lego Club

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room - North University at North University Community Library

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends! All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library. Your creation may even be featured in o...

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Community Room - North University

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends! All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library. Your creation may even be featured in our display case!

Fairy tale images coming from the pages of a book.

Signing Pajama Storytime

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Program Type:

Featured,

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills. This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required. ...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Featured,

Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime. Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up require...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.

Christmas Day (Observed)

All Day

San Carlos Library

Closing

Branches:

San Carlos Library

Christmas Eve

All Day

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens 11/9/2024), Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Closing

Branches:

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens 11/9/2024), Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Christmas Eve - All Library Locations Observed Holiday Closure

All Day

University Heights Library

All library locations closed for Christmas Eve.

Closing

Branches:

University Heights Library

Description:

All library locations closed for Christmas Eve.

CLOSED

All Day

Mission Valley Library

Closing

Branches:

Mission Valley Library

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